Thorlabs · 1 week ago
Product Manager
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expThorlabs is committed to advancing science through innovative photonics technologies. The Product Manager will develop product and market requirements for the VA Imaging Systems portfolio, conducting market research and collaborating with engineering and marketing teams to bring new products to market.
Health CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and supporting product requirements and market requirements for assigned products and product segments
Conducts market research and analysis to understand and develop products to solve specific life science customer needs
Works closely with Engineering Teams and Marketing teams to bring newly developed products to market
Works with the Application team, Engineering teams and Marketing Team to develop application materials
Supports Sales team with specific product information, application knowledge and with product compatibility
Actively maintains a high level of knowledge of Microscopy Imaging market (Life Science and others)
Serves as technical expert for the company for both internal and external customers
Understands competitive landscape and competing products
Using CRM system (D365) to create and maintain product information
Assist with customer demos and customer trainings
Qualification
Required
3+ years of Product Management experience in the microscopy imaging industry or equivalent directly relevant microscopy experience from academia or the biotechnology industry
Bachelors, Master's, or PhD degree in physics or life science discipline related to microscopy or imaging systems
Direct experience with imaging systems and microscopy techniques
Strong lab experience in using/developing microscopes
Direct knowledge of advanced microscopy and imaging methods such as multiphoton, confocal or other microscopy techniques
Experience using Thorlabs Imaging Systems product
Experience with In Vivo and Cellular imaging
Knowledge of microscopy market
Knowledge of new and upcoming imaging technology
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and presentation skills
Experience in working in a team environment
Flexibility/adaptability and ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
Must be willing to travel 25% with possible international travel to attend scientific meetings, courses and tradeshows as a Thorlabs representative
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
A generous PTO package
A 401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Thorlabs
Thorlabs is a privately held optical equipment company.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Heim
Chief Technology Officer & General Manager
Larry Wineberg
CFO
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